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- First reviewSeptember 1, 2008
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![Closely Watched Trains [Criterion Collection] [1966]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/dc84b316-faf2-4209-8e5a-ab7a1d9a816e.jpg)
Jiri Menzel's Oscar-winning drama Closely Watched Trains comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer. The Czech soundtrack is rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include the original U.S. theatrical trailer. Although there are few extras, the high quality of the picture and the sound are everything consumers have come to expect from Criterion. Anyone with an interest in world cinema should certainly check out this fantastic release.
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from Seattle, WA
I saw the film before I read the book, they are both up there on my list of all time favorite films. This is one of those films that just works within its simplicity and stays with you forever.
What's great about it: Way Ahead of Itself. A Classic Revolutionary Picture
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![Black Orpheus [Criterion Collection] [DVD] [1959]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/304b2327-370a-41e7-956a-951dd4939472.png)
Marcel Camus' award-winning Black Orpheus comes to DVD with a standard full-frame transfer. Portuguese and English soundtracks are rendered in Dolby Digital Mono. English subtitles are accessible. Supplemental materials include the French theatrical trailer, a new set of English subtitles, a remastered soundtrack, and footage that has been restored to the original film after being excised years before. As always, Criterion has done a fabulous job with this classic title, allowing it to be seen by a new generation of film enthusiasts.
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from Seattle, WA
I have never been so involved in a film. It is so happy and full of life it makes you want to dance and join in on the celebration. I can't even begin to tell you how fantastic this film is. Timeless.
What's great about it: THE MOST FUN I'VE EVER HAD WATCHING A MOVIE
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Harvey Keitel, Steve Buscemi, Michael Madsen, Quentin Tarantino. As they hide out from the cops, a group of criminals try to figure out how their jewel heist went so terribly wrong in this thrilling directorial debut for Quentin Tarantino. 1991/color/100 min/R.
Posted by: Jory
from Seattle, WA
Classic Tarantino. There are so many classic lines and scenes in this film. If you love Tarantino, you love Reservoir Dogs it's as simple as that.
What's great about it: Looks great when watched back to back with Standard DVD, the colors are bright and the grain is almost completely gone.
What's not so great: Doesn't have all the Special Features that the DVD has.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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![The Fugitive [Blu-ray] [Standard]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/06d8ad86-cd0d-457a-8b92-90a810c701af.jpg)
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from Seattle, WA
I don't need to say much, most of you have seen the movie. I assume most people can admit it is a fairly good movie. The Blu-ray on the other hand is just so-so.
What's great about it: Enjoyable
What's not so great: Not really an advance from the DVD.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Jory
from Seattle, WA
This just goes to show how far special effects have come, if a film like this was made today (even if no other film like it had been made) it would be a straight to video release. I know that the unfortunate children of the 80's loved this film, and as a child I remember thinking it was the most fantastic sci-fi movie I'd ever seen, but that was because at the time I wasn't allowed to see it and the coolest thing was liking Ninja Turtles and Legos. Now in my recent encounter I have found the worst B movie since Ed Wood's Plan 9 From Outer Space.
What's great about it: A robot that kills criminals
What's not so great: Everything
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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The Academy Award-nominated movie is released in a two-disc set and in high-definition. Bonuses new making-of documentary, commentary, deleted scenes, story boarded scenes; BD also has featurette and trivia track.
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Terry Gilliam I'm Afraid This One Doesn't Count
on September 15, 2008
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from Seattle, WA
I liked Monty Python and the Holy Grail, the other films not so much. This, while creative, is boring, sharp toned and forgettable. The only way I would ever watch this again is if I went through the treatment that Alex DeLarge went through in A Clockwork Orange, this film is just as horrifying to me as those ultraviolent shock films were to him. Ahh, I wanted to like this film too. I love Terry Gilliam films: Brazil, The Fisher King, 12 Monkeys, Fear and Loathing in Las Vages, all brilliant original films and adaptations.
What's great about it: The first shot of the film is very nice... then the movie starts.
What's not so great: Terribly unfunny movie with obnoxious british humor and theatrical moans, very choatic.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Posted by: Jory
from Seattle, WA
This film is highly overrated. The original film, Infernal Affairs was honestly not as good, but it was original. I love Scorsese and that might be why this film upset me, he has made so many award worthy films, why is it that this is the film that he finally wins on. We have Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, Raging Bull, The Last Temptation of Christ, After Hours, and Mean Streets, why in such a perfect stretch of films is this the one that pays a long deserved debt?
What's great about it: Another good Scorsese Film, great performances, very good remake
What's not so great: Not Scorsese's best
I would recommend this to a friend!
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from Seattle, WA
This is such a beautifully dead western. The flies cling to every character and not a single head in the town is clean. Dust ridden like an old barn on a widow farm. This is brutal, stunning; the only life that glows is the sunset. A fascinating western with one of the best scores I've heard in recent years.
What's great about it: Nick Cave screenplay and score, blu ray that shines at a even better price
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Jory
from Seattle, WA
Who doesn't love this film? And if they don't, I blame Winona Ryder, I have to admit I am not a fan of hers. I can't stand her grandma voice or her acting. But I deeply love this movie, therefore I push aside one actress and enjoy Tim Burton's greatest achievement.
What's great about it: Creative, entertaining, cult classic, looks better than DVD
What's not so great: Winona Ryder
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Posted by: Jory
from Seattle, WA
I love this movie so much. It's just one of those films that makes you happy. Perfect screenplay, performances that stay with you forever, if you haven't seen this film please do yourself a favor and pick it up. Blu-ray if you have the equiptment or DVD if you don't.
What's great about it: EVERYTHING, IT LOOKS GREAT
I would recommend this to a friend!
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